Creamy Chicken Marsala

Creamy Chicken Marsala is easy to make and tastes just like it came from a restaurant! Tender chicken with an addicting, creamy marsala sauce!

If you love marsala flavored dinner recipes you should also try my Skillet Beef Marsala or my Chicken Marsala Fettuccini Alfredo!

Why You’ll Love Our Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe

If you like chicken marsala you’re going to LOVE our Creamy Chicken Marsala recipe even more! The flavor is out of this world, and it’s ready to serve in just about 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a weeknight family dinner, a date night or even the holidays. A delicious chicken recipe you will to have on repeat!

• Restaurant Quality: There’s really no comparison to this recipe, we’ve never had it any better at any restaurant. See the post below for a few tips that we have to make this chicken taste the best!
• Ready In 30: From start to finish this meal shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to get on the table. Perfect for weeknight meals or a comforting Sunday dinner.
• Make Ahead Recipe: This chicken only gets tastier as is sits in the refrigerator so it’s the perfect make ahead recipe. Just warm it up in the microwave and it’s ready to go.

What Is Marsala Wine?

Marsala wine is a fortified wine that can be dry or sweet. It’s produced in a region of Italy surrounding the Italian city of Marsala, in Sicily.

Dry marsala is typically used in savory dishes like this creamy chicken marsala recipe, and sweet marsala can be used in dessert recipes like a zabaione.

Tips For Making The Best Chicken Marsala

We have a few tips for making this chicken marsala recipe taste like it came form your favorite Italian restaurant. We’re looking for super tender chicken that’s swimming in a plate licking sauce and all ready in 30 minutes or less.

• Check The Size Of The Chicken Breast: First you need to check out the size of your chicken breast. If the chicken breasts that you’re using are really thick, slice them in half lengthwise so you end up with a thinner chicken breast like you see below.

• Brown The Mushrooms Properly: The next crucial step is browning the mushrooms really well. Making sure the mushrooms get browned nicely adds so much flavor to this chicken marsala recipe, you don’t want to skip it. 8-10 minutes or so is all you’ll need to get them good and browned.

• Use REAL Marsala Wine: You need to buy yourself real Marsala wine, not the cooking wine form the grocery store. Lots of recipes will tell say to use dry Marsala, not sweet Marsala, but honestly I use whatever I have.
• A Touch Of Cream: We round out our sauce with a touch of heavy cream at the end. Just about 1/4 cup is all you need to thicken the sauce and give it a smooth, delicious flavor.

Is This A Make Ahead Recipe?

Absolutely. Sometimes I think it tastes even better! I like to make this chicken recipe and let it cool down right in the skillet, then get it in the fridge.

That way I can put the skillet right back on the stove top when it’s time for dinner. If you’re marsala sauce gets too thick on you when you’re reheating you can add another splash of chicken broth or cream. (Or Both)

Alternately, you can transfer the chicken to a baking dish, cover and reheat in the oven. 350 degrees would work well for reheating this chicken dinner, about 20 or 25 minutes should warm it through. And of course, the microwave works well, too.

Is This Chicken Dish A Freezer Friendly Meal?

You can also make this chicken marsala, freeze it and save it for another day. When you go to reheat, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator first, then reheat in the oven at 350 until warm.

Our Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe makes a good amount of sauce so there’s no need to worry about adding any extra! If you need to thin the sauce out when reheating, add a splash of chicken broth.

More Easy Chicken Recipes You Might Like:

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Creamy Chicken Marsala

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• Author: Dan
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 Servings 1x

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Creamy Chicken Marsala tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant! Everyone will love the tender chicken and deliciously creamy mushroom sauce that’s full of authentic Italian flavor.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breast, about 4 medium sized chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 cup flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 10 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Start by seasoning both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2. Add the 1/2 cup of flour to a shallow plate or a resealable bag and coat the chicken completely, shaking off the excess flour.
3. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat then add the chicken breasts in a single layer to brown. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned, then remove to a plate and cover with foil.
4. Add the butter to the same skillet, then add the mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to and cook for 7-8 minutes until nicely browned.
5. Add the onions, garlic and rosemary to the mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes longer until the onions have softened. Sprinkle in the remaining tablespoon of flour and stir into the mushrooms for 1 minute.
6. Carefully pour in the marsala wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer while whisking to prevent lumps from the flour. Pour in the chicken broth and cream then whisk to combine.
7. Add the chicken breasts and any juices from the plate to the skillet, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
8. Taste the sauce for seasonings, adjust with more salt and pepper if needed and serve with chopped parsley for garnish.

Recipe Notes

The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. If you’re chicken breasts are very large and thick, you may want to slice them in half lengthwise to create a thinner chicken breast.

• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: American